Athens Fringe Live FAQ

A. NETWORK

I. What is the Athens Fringe Network?

Athens Fringe Network is the first open and professional network in Greece for all the creative cores of the city. The Network aims to provide consistent support to the artists, activist communities, public agencies, academics, media and supporters in order to present, promote and strengthen creative activities in Greece and abroad.

4 BASIC PILLARS of Athens Fringe Network

The successful organization of Athens Fringe aims to its further development as a network and its activities are based on four basic pillars:

1. Athens Fringe Live: The well-known and successful Festival, is now ''Live'', aiming to be the leading field of expression and the meeting point of the original artistic creation and the public. The leading expression of the Athens Fringe Network, is the first step for members of the network to present their work, to meet with the public, with other artistic and activist communities, to co-operate with agencies, to network with professionals from the artistic area, and come to an open dialogue with the city.

Athens Fringe Live is an open platform, to present new artists and social activity groups. It is a grassroots, a participative, multidisciplinary, interactive art fair open to all the artists with no exception. It welcomes all forms of social action and art: music, dance, theater, visual arts, literature, crafting, etc. It is an ambitious innovative organization full of creativity and energy for a change and intervention. Athens Fringe Live is not only about the final artistic result but also focuses on the relationships that develop through the artistic procedure and the final act.

2. Athens Fringe Community: The members of the network have the opportunity to participate in a dynamic and active society. The networking platform via the website of Athens Fringe Network offers; online services (forum, blog, agenda, classifieds, personal portfolio etc), the possibility to the members to present their artistic profile and their work, to participate in team projects and to organize open day events-meetings for member’s guidance by specialists in industry and advancement.

Our main social action in terms of Athens Fringe Community is the “Solidarity” program. It is a program of mutual and volunteering offer of time for the benefit of the society. First we create a good number of volunteering teaching courses in a weekly basis. Moreover, every member of the community has to offer time equal to the time of the courses attended, for some of our programs for the common good of our community, of the city and of the society in general.

3. Athens Fringe Industry: Athens Fringe Network sets the foundations in order to connect, advertise and promote all its members. The members of the network through Athens Fringe Industry have access to information and receive continuous updates about events, performances, conferences, seminars and interesting news from the area of arts, cultures, education and social action.

Moreover, the members can participate in showcasing events under the presence of professional representatives from cultural institutions from Greece and abroad. In the meantime, we develop a strong mechanism that members can utilize in order to network and to present their work or action in Greece and internationally. Finally, our team by fine educated professionals undertakes the promotion of our member’s work in and out of the country.

4. Athens Fringe Funding: We launch campaigns for the financial support of Athens Fringe Live through different strategies (sponsorships, funding from government sectors, donations, synergies, cooperations, crowd-funding). We attempt to raise funding, to cover all the projects of all the members of Athens Fringe Network. Our team of professionals experienced in production, management and development of cultural projects work in order to support the ideas of all our members.

II. What is different this year? Which are the benefits from my participation in the Athens Fringe Network?

By participating in the Athens Fringe Network not only you can present your work at the Athens Fringe Live, but in addition you can have access to information about the world of culture and art, and to networking services. More specifically via Athens Fringe Community every participant can create a personal professional profile, can present his work and can contact other members of the creative community. In addition, through the programme “Solidarity” you can take free courses and take part in many activities organized by the Fringe community. Moreover, during this year's Athens Fringe Live we promote a new service to network members and participants (Agency Fair). We invite representatives of cultural institutions and organizations from Greece and from abroad to discuss with the participants and to attend their events-performances that take place in Athens Fringe Live in order to choose artists to present them to the organizations they represent. Finally, all the members have the opportunity to attend seminars, workshops and lectures, to participate in major public events and the most important: to belong to a large, active and creative community all year long!

Β. PARTICIPATION CRITERIA IN ATHENS FRINGE NETWORK

C. HOW TO PARTICIPATE

D. ATHENS FRINGE LIVE ORGANIZATION

1. What is Athens Fringe Live? What is the relation with previous Athens Fringe Festival?

The well-known, from previous successful organizations, festival, evolves in ''Live'', aiming to be the leading field of expression and the meeting point between the original artistic creation and the public. As the leading expression of the Athens Fringe Network, it is the first step for the participants to show their work, to meet with the public and with other artistic and activist communities, to co-operate with agencies, to network with professional from the artistic area and to come to an open dialogue with the city. It is a platform to showcase the work of new artists and of social activity groups.

2. When is the Athens Fringe Live 2013 held?

The Athens Fringe Live 2013 is held for 30 days, from 1 to 30 June 2013.

3. Where is the Athens Fringe Live 2013 conducted?

This year’s Athens Fringe Live takes place mostly in the area of Plaka and Ceramikos, in private and public venues. Some examples are Vryssaki Choros Tehnis kai Drasis, Techopolis of the Municipality of Athens, the Ancient Agora, but also streets, squares and parks in the center of Athens. In addition, as every year the Athens Fringe Bus will transport dance and music to many neighborhoods of Athens.

4. How can I participate in the Athens Fringe Live 2013?

You can participate in the Athens Fringe Live 2013 in every creative way: show, music, event, art exhibition, installation, video-viewing, movie or book presentation, lecture, educational program, seminar or workshop, show for children etc. The exhibitions will last for a week, and the live shows will take place only once (maximum presentation time: 120 ').

In addition, you can take part in the artistic paths of Athens Fringe Bus, offering to the Athenians energy and smiles with your project. By depositing a beautiful and creative idea that can be performed in the Fringe Bus or in the streets and squares of the city center, you can take part in the most exciting part of the Fringe, gaining direct relationship with the audience of the city. The routes to Athens Fringe Bus last about 2-3 hours and suggestions should not exceed 10 '(at each stop the same performance is repeated and there are 4-5 stops on each route). The basic sound equipment at Fringe Bus and attitudes are provided by the organization (the music should be in mp3 format in usb stick or generated live).

Finally, can you make suggestions for presenting your work in a particular public space in Plaka (e.g. Ancient Agora). The proposal will be evaluated in whether it is feasible to carry out in a public space.

5. What is the process of participation in the Athens Fringe Live 2013?

STEP 1: Fill the entry form for registration in the Fringe Network. (Question C: How to participate)

STEP 2: Everyone interested (person or group) can pay the cost for the participation in the following ways:

a. In person, at Vrysaki, Vrysakiou 17, Plaka 10555, Athens (Monday to Friday 10.00-00.00. Tel. 210.3210179)

b. Through bank deposit, Citibank by depositing to the account number of Synthesis media company: 0507341918 (IBAN: GR6308401040000000507341918).

c. Through Paypal in mail [email protected] (follow the instructions of www.paypal.com and select send money Paypal:

Step 3: You receive a code for Live 2013 by the Fringe Team at Vryssaki immediately after depositing the fee, or by phone after crossing the payment to the bank.

Step 4: You complete your application for the Live 2013 by entering the code for Live 2013 and by filling in all the required field.

6. Which is there a participation fee for the Athens Fringe Live 2013?

To ensure your participation at the Athens Fringe Live 2013 you have to pay the amount of 50 Euros, which in case of cancellation cannot be refundable after the end of the application process (1^st May). The ticket for the live shows will be 10 Euros, which will be split in half between the artist and the Organization (50% of the tickets go to the creator - 50% of the tickets go to the costs of the organization). Admission to exhibitions is free, but the artists can sell their works through the organization (10% of profits on sales of the artist will be given to the organization for production costs). Projects in public places will not have a ticket.

7. Can I only participate in the Athens Fringe Live and not in the Athens Fringe Network?

No, for your participation in Live, you have to register in the Network. Your participation in the Network though does not imply your participation in the Live.

8. Is there a specific concept for the Athens Fringe Live 2013?

This year’s concept is “Old City- New City”. The artists will have to create works relevant to this concept and the social activities that will take place in public spaces will also be focusing on this concept. The Athens Fringe Live is a non-curated organization, which is one of the most important characteristics of its’ identity. The use of one concept this year is aiming to achieve a solid artistic program in terms of the philosophy and goals. However, the participants have to create and present their work regardless of this year’s concept, since every work is accepted by the Athens Fringe Live

9. Who organizes the Athens Fringe Live?

Fringe Live is organized by the non-profit "Synthesis’’ Cultural Media Company. (www.sinthesis.gr)

E. INFRASTRUCTURE - OPERATION

1. Who provides the facilities/technical equipment for the performance / happening of my project participation in Athens Fringe Live?

The Organizer will only provide the basic technical requirements for the presentation of the participants' projects, such as sound, lights and presentation areas. Participants must be at the place and time indicated by the Organizer, to assist to the correct organization of their participation.

2. Is the content of my participation (in general) free? Is there a possibility of "non-approval" and if so, what is the reasoning?

ALL applications are accepted. We do not judge anyone; we let it to the audience. Of course, the law should be enforced. The presentation of the work of the participant (where and how) is under the responsibility of the Organizer and will be announced, at least fifteen (15) days prior the official commencement. Every possible effort will be made, to take into consideration the comments and requests of the participants. However, the final decision will be always taken by the Organization.

3. Is there a deadline for submitting the application for my participation?

Yes, you can submit your application from Monday 18th of March to Wednesday 1^st of May 2013.

4. Can I bring my equipment?

Yes! Fringe is a ''do-it-yourself'' organization, providing only the basic facilities to the participants (See question E,I:"Who provides the facilities/equipment for my performance/happening’’). Beyond these basic infrastructures you need to look ahead for your production, supported, of course, by the people of the Organization. Thereby the participants will be charged with the expenses of the presentation of their work: Indicatively, and not exclusively, they will be charged with the expenses of the creation and transfer of sets, carrying musical instruments, expenses for setting up the scenery, etc

5. Who guards the equipment and the venues?

The Authority of the Organization will take care for the proper guarding of the areas. However, in no case, the Organization will be responsible for any injury of the participants during the presentation of their work, or for any loss or damage of their property, works, musical instruments, general props or personal items.

6. Who is in charge for cleaning the space, in which I will participate?

There will be elementary cleaning for all venues. But EVERYONE will be responsible for maintaining the venues and outside areas clean. It could not be working otherwise, in an event like this!

7. Do I have to be present during the whole Organization, for the proper presentation of my work?

Participants must be at the place and time, indicated by the Organizer, to help the organization of their participation.

8. Can I use technicians, lighting technicians, or other partners?

The Organization provides the participants with the basic technical staff, who will operate the machines and will be responsible for their smooth operation. If, however, the participants wish for any additional staff, of course they can work with their partners too, but they must take care of their payment too.

9. Will the organization cover the production expenses of my participation?

The Organizer provides the participants with the basic infrastructure (such as sound, lights, and venue) and basic technical personnel. Besides that, it does not cover any other expenses of production.

10. Do I have the right to choose a venue?

The venue for the participants' project presentation is under the responsibility of the Organization and will be announced at least fifteen (15) days prior to the official commencement. Every possible effort will be made, to take into consideration, the comments and requests of the participants. However, the final decision will be always taken by the Organization.

11. Do I have the right to choose a time slot for my presentation?

The time of the participants' project presentation, is under the responsibility of the organization and will be announced at least fifteen (15) days prior to the official commencement. Every possible effort will be made, to take into consideration, the comments and requests of the participants. However, the final decision will be always taken by the Organization.

12. When can I make my rehearsal to the already selected venue?

There will be one rehearsal in the venue that will be announced fifteen (15) days prior to the official opening of the Live. Similarly, if it is a visual artwork you will be informed about the day and time that you have to present your work.

13. What happens in case of cancellation due to illness, weather conditions, (political turmoil, terrorist activity, etc.)?

If the participant is unable to participate for personal reasons (cf. in case of illness, etc.) the Organizer has no responsibility or obligation to change the dates of presentation of his work. The Authority of the Company will not take any responsibility for errors or omissions of the Participant that make it impossible to present his work, as well as for failure to presenting work by force majeure. The participation fee is not refundable.

14. Do I have the right to withdraw my participation in case I disagree or I am disappointed by the cooperation?

Yes, if the disagreement is due to a breach of the terms you read here. In any case, you are obliged to show your participation identified in your application considering that the Organization is paying running costs for all projects and promotion. The participation fee is not refundable.

15. Technical equipement available.

3 DVD PLAYER +USB

1 TV LG 32’’

1 MIXER SOUNDCRAFT WITH EFFECTS 10 CHANNELS

2 SELF-POWERED MONITOR SPEAKERS

2 MICROPHONES SHURE + SENNHEISER

2 MICROPHONE BASES

1 D.I.

2 PROJECTORS (ONE MASTER AND ONE PORTABLE)

1 LIGHTING CONSOLE LCD 12 DMX

1 PREAMPLIFIER YAMAHA CX-2

1 AMPLIFIER YAMAHA MX-2

1 STEREO SOUND INSTALLATION

9 PC 500 WATT